Paducah, Kentucky Right-of-Way Crash Settles After Motion
One driver stopped at a red light was struck head-on by another vehicle that swerved to avoid a third vehicle. The impact caused the stopped driver to suffer a fractured collarbone, requiring surgery. The case involved claims for medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Mixed
- Amount
- $55,236
- County
- Dallas County, KY
- Resolved
- 2017
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Shoulder Injury
- Accident Type
- Multi-vehicle
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Case Overview
A right-of-way collision occurred in Paducah, Kentucky, on June 24, 2013. The plaintiff was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Estes Lane and Puryear Drive while on a test drive. A non-party driver ran a stop sign and pulled into the path of the defendant. The defendant veered to avoid the non-party vehicle and struck the plaintiff's stopped vehicle head-on. The plaintiff sustained a displaced collarbone fracture, which required two surgeries, and incurred $55,236 in medical expenses.
The plaintiff, having previously resolved a claim against the non-party driver, filed a lawsuit against the defendant. The plaintiff alleged the defendant failed to maintain a proper lookout and sought damages for medical bills and pain and suffering. The defendant contended that the non-party driver was primarily at fault for the collision and argued that the plaintiff's injuries were well-healed, minimizing any claimed damages.
After 50 minutes of deliberation, the jury apportioned 75% of the fault to the non-party driver and 25% to the defendant. The jury awarded the plaintiff $55,236 for medical bills but provided no award for pain and suffering. The court entered a judgment consistent with these findings. The plaintiff subsequently moved for a new trial, arguing the "0" award for pain and suffering was inadequate. The court granted the motion, ruling that a zero award for pain and suffering was unreasonable under the circumstances, which prompted the parties to settle the case.
Understanding This Case
- This case was resolved in Dallas County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2017, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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